The best comedies are comedies that tell us the truth about ourselves. The funniest comedic situations mirror an authentic part of ourselves we often try to hide. Because comedians highlight the most quirky and unique traits of the way we look, and communicate, the best comedians usually are expert mimics or impersonators.
When expertly done, impersonations have an uncanny way of reflecting our often peculiar and uniquely characteristic way we communicate. Impersonations usually reveal elements of truth about ourselves that we may begrudgingly admit to.
Comedy restores a sensible and balanced view of ourselves and our human condition. A hearty balanced view of yourself allows you to be more authentic. It is inferred that the common denominator between the human race is our struggle and need to overcome life unexpectances, foibles and disappointments. Comedians humorously keep us humble and true to ourselves, to each other while uniting us in a collective understanding that none of us have reached perfection or normalcy, however defined.
Someone once said that laughter is the best medicine. If so, then we could use a steady prescription of it. Stress is a daily factor in our lives; if not checked, can bog us down with daily nuisances. Comedy is a good stress reliever as it calibrates our mental state as we realize we are all in the same boat and essentially have the same concerns as our neighbor.
With the ability to see ourselves in the characters that often play out in comedic theater, we compare ourselves, as we discern the measure of truth intrinsically layered in its absurdity. They serve as mirrors to our often inept attempts to take on life's struggles and deal with personal grievances.
In well known US comedic cartoon, Bugs Bunny, a carrot munching rabbit always seems to dodge the trigger finger of determined Elmer Fudd, his rabbit hunting archenemy. In various scenarios, the resourceful rabbit dodges dim witted Fudd in seemingly impossible circumstances. Bugs predicament mimics our own, as we too dodge various problems and enemies in our own lives. Watching Bugs humorously escape various mishaps, we too, vicariously escape and deep down edge us on to press forward in the daily grind.
The mental connection may not be so literal, yet subconsciously we understand the underlying message given. There are solutions to almost every problem and hardly an enemy beyond our deliverance, and if he can do it so can we! Therapists will attest to the fact that our ability to mentally visualize our way through a problem, before we actually do it in reality is half the battle. Any encouragement that sparks that visualization process is helpful even it is from a pesky rabbit!
The best comedies beg us to see ourselves in our true light, as we really are, human. Comedies have an uncanny way to take the stress out of the day, and aid our attempt to see our way through, even if it is just the message that we are essentially all the same in our struggle for balance and purpose.
When expertly done, impersonations have an uncanny way of reflecting our often peculiar and uniquely characteristic way we communicate. Impersonations usually reveal elements of truth about ourselves that we may begrudgingly admit to.
Comedy restores a sensible and balanced view of ourselves and our human condition. A hearty balanced view of yourself allows you to be more authentic. It is inferred that the common denominator between the human race is our struggle and need to overcome life unexpectances, foibles and disappointments. Comedians humorously keep us humble and true to ourselves, to each other while uniting us in a collective understanding that none of us have reached perfection or normalcy, however defined.
Someone once said that laughter is the best medicine. If so, then we could use a steady prescription of it. Stress is a daily factor in our lives; if not checked, can bog us down with daily nuisances. Comedy is a good stress reliever as it calibrates our mental state as we realize we are all in the same boat and essentially have the same concerns as our neighbor.
With the ability to see ourselves in the characters that often play out in comedic theater, we compare ourselves, as we discern the measure of truth intrinsically layered in its absurdity. They serve as mirrors to our often inept attempts to take on life's struggles and deal with personal grievances.
In well known US comedic cartoon, Bugs Bunny, a carrot munching rabbit always seems to dodge the trigger finger of determined Elmer Fudd, his rabbit hunting archenemy. In various scenarios, the resourceful rabbit dodges dim witted Fudd in seemingly impossible circumstances. Bugs predicament mimics our own, as we too dodge various problems and enemies in our own lives. Watching Bugs humorously escape various mishaps, we too, vicariously escape and deep down edge us on to press forward in the daily grind.
The mental connection may not be so literal, yet subconsciously we understand the underlying message given. There are solutions to almost every problem and hardly an enemy beyond our deliverance, and if he can do it so can we! Therapists will attest to the fact that our ability to mentally visualize our way through a problem, before we actually do it in reality is half the battle. Any encouragement that sparks that visualization process is helpful even it is from a pesky rabbit!
The best comedies beg us to see ourselves in our true light, as we really are, human. Comedies have an uncanny way to take the stress out of the day, and aid our attempt to see our way through, even if it is just the message that we are essentially all the same in our struggle for balance and purpose.
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